birthday

Hippo Birthday Cake

Davian’s birthday was back in November (I’m soooo late in posting his cake!) and his mom said that he loved animals, specifically hippopotamuses. Here are the mish-mesh of instructions on how I created this cake. I made a 9×13″ cake using a box mix. It’s…

Tigger Birthday Cake

Before I left for my month-away-from-Madison, my roommate Meghan was in the process of making a Tigger birthday cake. Meghan babysits from Zelie (and her siblings) and the little girl is o-b-s-e-s-s-e-d with Tigger. Meghan planned the whole cake and made the entire thing —…

Beach Birthday Cake

Happy birthday to Isla! My friend Meghan babysits for Isla and her old brother Townes (you may remember that I made him a super hero cake back in March). Isla turned 1 last week and her parents requested a beach/Hawaiian-themed cake. I was happy to…

Farm Cake

My friend (and cake decorating partner-in-crime) Meghan and I wanted to make a Thank You cake for the assistant director of our graduate program. Barb has been part mother, part friend, part problem-solver, part chocolate supplier, and a constant and unwavering source of support as…

Candy Land Cake

Candy Land has always been my favorite board game. Even as a twenty-something, I still ADORE it. It reminds me of being a kid and all of the memories of playing the game with my grandparents. It’s a classic game that I hope to someday play…